Sr DevOps Engineer

Ranked #292 on Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies 2022

"Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to Los Angeles"

About Upwards:

Upwards is a fast-growing Los Angeles-based startup transforming childcare in the United States. Backed by top investors and VCs, we're making childcare accessible to all families by connecting parents, caregivers, employers, and governments to offer benefits programs that meet ever-evolving family needs. It is our mission to make childcare affordable and accessible for all.

The role of the Senior DevOps Engineer:

Are you an innovative Senior DevOps Engineer with a passion for building a secure, fast, and highly available infrastructure? Join Upwards and become part of a transformative team that’s reshaping how families access and engage with childcare services. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining an up-to-date, reliable, and modern set of tools and systems. Together, we’re making a significant impact on addressing the childcare needs of families nationwide. This is an opportunity to apply your skills, drive growth, and help shape the future of childcare technology.

As a Software DevOps Engineer at Upwards, you’ll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional services to our users.

In This Role, You Will:

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment of software.
• Manage, optimize and modernize our cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Ansible.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to improve reliability and scalability.
• Assist defining the DevOps roadmap to achieve the company's tech and business goals.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to streamline processes and improve software delivery efficiency.
• Implement and maintain security best practices, including access controls, encryption, and vulnerability management.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and support our organization's computer systems, networks, and technological infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Support our Business Intelligence team by maintaining Data Pipelines.
• Lead the efforts to maintain security compliance, such as SOC-2 Type II.

You’ll Excel in This Role If You:

• Are proficient in platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud for deploying and managing scalable infrastructure.
• Have expertise in tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, and CircleCI to automate software delivery pipelines.
• Bring hands-on experience with systems such as Redis, MySQL, Nginx, Apache, or similar technologies, demonstrating a strong understanding of their deployment, management, and optimization in a production environment.
• Possess strong expertise of Linux systems, server management, and system configuration.
• Have familiarity with tools like Sentry, Datadog, and Prometheus for system and application performance monitoring.
• Have experience with PHP or are open to working with PHP-based backend services.
• Enjoy collaborating with teams and documenting processes.
• Are a proactive learner, staying current with DevOps trends and best practices.
• Are passionate about building applications that solve real-world problems, especially in marketplaces.
• Have worked with Business Intelligence and Data Pipeline tools such as BigQuery and Airflow.
• Are ready to lead architectural discussions.
• Experience with Kubernetes is a plus.

What the Interview Process will look like:

• 1st Interview: Recruiting Manager
• 2nd Interview: Exercise 
• 3rd Interview: Hiring Manager Interview including a live tech remote session
• 4th Interview: Final Interview with various members of the Upwards Team 

Let’s talk about the perks at Upwards:

• Salary Range: $140,000 - $165,000 yearly
• Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, Vision, Dental, Short and Long Term Disability.
• Parental Leave - Upwards provides a generous parental leave.
• Monthly Fringe Benefits - Pick something fun for yourself!
• 401K with a 3% Match - You invest in us, we are going to invest in your future.
• Flexible Paid Time Off - We encourage you to take time for yourself.
• Equity - We want our employees to be stakeholders.
• Paid access to co-working spaces or a monthly internet allowance.
• Stipend to outfit your home office - We are 100% remote, so find that comfy chair!
• Yearly professional development stipend - We support career development for all employees.

Compensation determinations rely on various factors, encompassing the position level, the individual's skills, knowledge, and capabilities, the location of the role, internal fairness considerations, and alignment with market data.

Upwards, as an E-Verify participant and equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status. Rest assured that all your information will be treated confidentially in accordance with EEO guidelines.